A Bladen Community College Campus Weekly.
Vol. VII, No. 9
March 5, 2015
Dr. Anderson to speak today on
President Theodore Roosevelt
The Bladen Community College History Club will present a program entitled “Before Made Men: Theodore Roosevelt as a Progressive Era Advertising Icon,” today, March 5, at 11 a.m. in the Teaching Auditorium located
in Building 17. The presenter will be Dr. Ryan Anderson, a faculty member
and research historian at University of North Carolina - Pembroke.
Dr. Anderson serves as Associate Professor of History and the Coordinator of the American Studies Program at the University of North Carolina Pembroke. He teaches classes on the Great Depression, the Gilded Age,
what it means to grow up in America, the meaning of manliness in America,
and the history of rock and roll.
He is currently engaged in scholarly research for a forthcoming book entitled Merry’s Flock and
the Creation of AllAmerican Boyhood,
which is slated to be
published by the University of Arkansas Press.
Dr. Anhderson has
been a member of the
Pembroke Undergraduate Research and Creativity Center Council for
seven years and has
been active in all its programs.
This program is free
and open to the public.
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear about one
of America’s most
memorable presidents.
Dr. Ryan Anderson
From the office
of the
Executive
Vice President
The North Carolina Community College System
(NCCCS) is conducting several webinars this spring
to assist colleges in meeting performance measures.
The webinars are a time for high performing colleges
to share best practices and success strategies with colleges throughout the state.
Ms. Twyla Davis has been busy orchestrating the
webinars for Bladen Community College personnel
this semester. The first webinar was held on February
4 and dealt with Performance Measure A and B “Basic Skills Student Progress and GED Passing
Rate”. Subsequent webinars were held on the following dates and covered the following performance
measures: February 11, C and D – “Developmental
Student Success Rate in College-Level Math and English Courses”; February 25, “Licensure and Certification Passing Rate”; and March 4, H – “College Transfer Performance”. The last performance measure
webinar will be held on March 25 and will cover
“First Year Progression”.
Webinars will be presented again during the month
of April. If you were unable to attend one of the above
webinars that pertains to you please speak with Ms.
Davis to determine when the second webinar will be
held in the month of April. NCCCS will host a Performance Measure Summit on July 28 at the Embassy
Suites in Cary.
Jeff Kornegay
Upcoming Events
March 5 - History Club sponsors a presentation by Dr. Ryan Anderson in the Teaching Auditorium (Building 17) at 11 a.m.
March 6 - Associate Degree Nursing students’ chili sale in Student Lounge (Building 2) 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. See page 2.
March 9 - 13 - Spring Break for curriculum students and faculty.
March 10 - Retir ement System webinar s in Auditor ium 9:30—11 a.m. & 1:30 - 3 p.m. See announcement page 3.
March 18 - Upswing presentation in the Learning Enhancement Center at 11 a.m. See announcement on page 4.
March 21 - History Club tour of the Battleship North Carolina in Wilmington. See page 3.
March 23 - NC Poet Laureate Dr. Shelby Stephenson to do reading in Library at 11 a.m.
BCC Birthdays through March 11: Robert Herring, March 6; Winnie Lesane, March 9
Lighting
candle
Faculty
andthe
Staff
Spotlight
Carlton Bryan - Registrar
As Bladen Community College’s registrar, Carlton Bryan comes in contact with
virtually everyone on campus at one time or another. Thusly, he is a familiar face
even though he may not remember all of the faces he sees over the course of a semester. The registrar position changed his role with the college significantly and required
him to adapt to a very different type of work than he had previously done.
A Bladen County resident most of his life and graduate of Bladenboro High School,
he attended Bladen Community College where he earned an Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology. He also has an associate degree in electronics technology from Southeastern Community College and a Bachelor of Science in Management and Organizational Development from Mt. Olive College.
His working life has been mostly in industrial electronics and information technology. He has extensive experience in both computer hardware and software and more
than 20 years experience in web design. He worked in private industry for more than
25 years prior to coming to BCC in a full-time capacity in 2011. He was initially hired
as the college’s webmaster in March 2011. However, he taught some curriculum and
continuing education courses on a part-time basis in 2006 - 2007.
He says the registrar’s job has required him to learn a whole new set of skills in the
academic arena. The registrar’s job is to ensure the college is in compliance with its
academic practices. Mr. Bryan is also a bi-vocational pastor. He is currently the pastor of Briar Branch Baptist Church.
He is married to BCC Business Department Chair Lee Anne Bryan and the couple make their home in Bladenboro.
BCC Bookstore renovation
near completion
BCC ADNs can earn BSN
Individuals who complete their associate degree in nursing at BCC
can earn their bachelor’s in nursing through the Bridge Program ofRenovation of the BCC Bookstore is nearly complete fered by University of North Carolina-Pembroke. BCC is proud to
and the newly remodeled facility should be ready to
partner with UNCP to create a seamless opportunity for Bladen County
reopen within the next 10 days. The physical store has registered nurses to continue their education through UNCP’s bachelor
been closed during the renovation period and inventory of science in nursing (BSN) program. The articulation agreement,
has been placed in storage; however, the bookstore has known as the Bridge Program, allows registered nurses (RNs), who
a small service window located adjacent to the vending graduate with an associate’s degree in nursing, to transfer up to 62
machines in the Student Lounge. The service window credit hours into the RN to BSN program. This opportunity to comwill remain open from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Monday
plete more transferrable credit hours on the community college campus
through Friday to assist students while the remainder
eases time and financial barriers registered nurses often face as they
of the work is being completed.
return to school to further their degrees. Pre-licensure nursing students
and general education students are also encouraged to learn more about
the program, as careful selection of general education courses
Chili sale to help ADN students
now provides students with a successful path to an accelerated
On Friday, March 6, The associate degree nursing students
nursing degree in the future. For more information, contact
are sponsoring a chili sale in the Student Lounge (Building 2)
Michelle Norris, BCC Nursing Faculty and RN-BSN Liaison, at
from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. The funds will assist the students
910.879.5541 or email [email protected].
with pinning and testing fees. Sharron Thomas 879.5532
The swimming Finn is back in the water for Foundation
The “Swimming Finn”, better known as BCC Human Resources Director Tiina Mundy, is back in
the water again swimming to raise funds for the Bladen Community College Foundation. With a
“new hip” and renewed vigor, she’s intent on exceeding her previous accomplishments in another
virtual 100-mile swim. She is challenging her friends to support her in this endeavor by pledging
25 or 50 cents per mile or perhaps even $1 per mile to support educational opportunities for BCC
students through the BCC Foundation.
Called the Finn Swim Challenge, this time the virtual 100 mile swim will be along the South Carolina coast. Tiina hopes her efforts will endow the Finn Swim scholarship. In the previous challenge, the effort raised $8,000. A minimum of $10,000 is required to endow the scholarship. To
pledge to the cause, call or email Foundation Director Linda Burney at 879.5519.
FAFSA Day
FAFSA Day
FAFSA Day turnout on Saturday was good, according to
Financial Aid Director Samantha Benson. Students and
their parents primarily from the high schools came in to
file FAFSA applications. In photo above, counselor Anthony Thomas works with a student, while Ms. Benson works
with another family is photo at right.
It’s time to apply for scholarships
It’s time to apply for scholarships. Bladen Community College has many scholarship opportunities. Students are encouraged to stop by the Financial Aid Office and check them
out.
Samantha Benson 879.5567
Poet Laureate to present program
North Carolina’s new Poet Laureate Dr. Shelby Stephenson
will give a reading in the Library March 23, 11 - 12 a.m.
The program is open to everyone. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet and hear the new Poet Laureate and some of his
works.
Dr. Joyce Bahhouth 879.5540
Battleship tour set for March 21
The BCC History Club is hosting a tour of the Battleship North
Carolina on Saturday, March 21. The annual tour has historically been among the club’s most popular. The event is open
to the college community as well as friends and relatives of
BCC community. For info, call Cliff Tyndall at 879.5651. or
Ray Sheppard at 879.5542.
Time to reapply for FAFSA
Financial Aid Director Samantha Benson reminds everyone that
it is time to reapply for 2015-2016 FAFSA by visiting
www.fafsa.gov. Anyone who needs assistance with the process
is asked to visit the Financial Aid Office in Building 2. Don’t
wait! APPLY NOW!
Samantha Benson 879.5567
Retirement webinar set for March 10
Bladen Community College will be hosting webinars from the
Retirement System in the Auditorium on March 10. The Teacher
and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS) webinar will be
9:30 - 11 a.m. and the Local Government Retirement System
(LGRS) will be 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. We will be able to “chat” via
computer with the retirement system during both webinars.
Tiina Mundy 879.5556
English Honor Society induction drawing near
The Sigma Kappa Delta English Honor Society induction ceremony is scheduled for March 31 at 7 p.m. Candidates who have
a GPA of 3.0 or above, at least a B in ENG 111 and other curriculum English courses, and have completed 12 credits at BCC
are eligible. Those eligible are asked to see Ms. Neeley, Mr. Blansett, or Dr. Bahhouth by not later than March 5. Lifetime
membership is $30 and entitles members to apply for scholarships and to receive several awards. Fees are due not later than
March 6.
Dr. Joyce Bahhough 879.5540
Registrar’s Office still accepting
applications for graduation
Signing up for Upswing for the Spring
Semester.
Sign-up for the online tutoring service Upswing is ongoing and is
available at the Upswing website. The online tutoring service is
available to students taking most of the courses offered at
BCC...and it is FREE. Tutors are available 24/7 for immediate
tutoring or students can schedule a tutoring session for a later
time or date. Upswing Ambassador Robin Novak is available at
the LEC to help students who desire help in accessing the service. They will be available at the LEC for the spring semester at
the LEC.
.
Felisa W illiams 879.5560
The BCC Registrar’s Office is still accepting applications
from students who complete requirements to earn degrees,
diplomas and certificates for this year. That includes students who completed requirements any of these credentials
during the fall 2014 semester, or will complete requirements
during the spring or summer semesters of 2015.
Though the deadline was November 26, 2014, students
may still apply. To pick up a graduation application packet,,
go to the Registrar’s Office in Building 2, Room 116 or 118.
Students must complete the graduation application and
return it to the Registrar’s Office.
Campus Crusade up and running for the
Spring Semester
Bladen Community College’s Campus Crusade is up and running
for the spring semester.
Student meetings
Tuesdays - 12:00 - 12:30 p.m. in the LEC Conference Room.
A light lunch is provided at this meeting.
Faculty and Staff Meetings
Upswing presentation set for
March 18
The Learning Enhancement Center will provide a
short presentation on UpSwing on March 18 at 11
a.m. UpSwing Ambassador Robin Novak will conduct the presentation. Everyone is welcomed to
Faculty and Staff meetings will be held twice monthly. Dates and times come and discover more about this virtual online
of the meetings will be announced in advance of the meetings. First
learning center and its wealth of tutoring services for
meeting is February 2, 12:30 - 1 p.m. in Bldg. 20.
our students.
Felisa W illiams 879-5560
College Chaplain Schedule
Tuesdays - 12:30 - 1:30 in the Library for informal counseling.
Thursdays - 12:00 - 2 p.m. in the Library for Bible study and informal
counseling
Twyla Davis 879.5516
Gifts to the BCC Foundation
Ms. Joyce Gooden in honor of Dr. and Mrs. Frank Gemma, Trustee and member of the Bladen Community College Foundation
Board of Directors.
The Bladen Community Foundation has helped so many students
reach their goals over the years . The financial assistance provided
by your contributions to the Foundation has been the difference in
whether many students could remain in school when they had nowhere else to turn. Help our students succeed, become a BCC
Foundation donor.
Linda Burney 879.5519
Make your BCC experience more than just
a credential
Join one or more of the many student activities and clubs
available on campus. Virtually all of these clubs are
looking for new members. Among these clubs are the
Student Government Association, the History Club, the
Criminal Justice Club, the Ink Quill Society, the honor
societies (membership for these are by invitation) and
others. Check around and see what it available. You
will be glad you did!
Microsoft IT Academy offers
certifications at no cost
In a program made possible through a grant,
Bladen Community College is offering individuals
the opportunity to earn certification in five different
areas through the Microsoft IT Academy. The grant
that funds the certification examinations is available
for this fiscal year. It provides the opportunity for
certification in Microsoft Office Excel 2013, Microsoft Office Word 2013, Microsoft Office Powerpoint 2013, Microsoft Office Access 2013 and Microsoft Office Outlook 2013. During last fiscal year
13 BCC faculty, staff and students earned certification in one or more of the areas. These certifications
can enhance employability and can be beneficial not
on employment resumes, but also enhance chances of
promotion in your current job.
Don’t miss this great opportunity. For more information on taking one or more of the exams, call Cynthia McKoy at 879.5566 or Chad McKenzie at
879.5640.
Learning Enhancement Center
regular hours of Operation
The Learning Enhancement Center will return to its
regular hours of operation with full tutoring services
on January 12.
Monday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday - Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Felisa Williams 879.5560
The Swimming Finn has finn-ished.
BCC Human Resources Director Tiina Mundy, aka The
Swimming Finn, has completed her virtual 100-mile swim
along the South Carolina coast. She swam the last leg on
Wednesday morning. The above balloons were given to
her to commemorate the occasion. Called the Finn-Swim
Challenge, the purpose of the endeavor was to raise funds
for a scholarship established by the Bladen Community
College Foundation. Last year, Ms. Mundy came very
close to raising enough to endow the scholarship. According to Foundation Director Linda Burney, the challenge
will raise sufficient funds complete the endowment. She
points out, however, that the foundation is still accepting
donations to the cause.
Linda Burney 879.5519
BCC Men’s Basketball Team season
in progress
The Bladen Community College Men’s Basketball Team
has formed and the season is in progress. All games are
played at the Elizabethtown Middle School Gym (formerly
East Bladen High School) and admission is free.
All games are on Saturday. The remaining games on the
schedule are:
DATE/TIME
OPPONNENT
Playoffs will begin February 28 and continue through March
28
Jerry McDowell 879.5692
Congratulations!
Bladen Community College Career and College Promise student
Colby Lewis, a senior at West Bladen High School, recently took
3rd place in the State Beta Club Convention held in Greensboro.
He competed in the State U.S. History Competition. He is a student in Mr. Cliff Tyndall’s History 132 class. In photo with Colby
is his mother, Sheila Nance, an English teacher at West Bladen.
What is QEP?
January 2013 marked the
implementation of the college’s QEP, Quality Enhancement Plan, which is
designed to enhance student
learning through problem
solving. Students will learn
to use the 4 P ProblemSolving Action Plan to tackle
assignments and make decisions. Make sure you have
your P’s— Plan, Prepare,
Practice and Produce.
Twyla Davis 879.5516
8-week classes being offered in late spring
There’s still time to enroll in classes for the spring semester. A substantial offering of short (mostly 8-week) classes that begin
on March 16 is available. Some of the developmental classes (DMA 001A) will end on April 13. Many are available online.
CLASS
TITLE
SECTION
INSTRUCTOR
ACA 115
Success & Study Skills
OL2M
B. Singletary
ACA 122
College Transfer Success
02WAM
F. Williams
ACA 122
College Transfer Success
H1M
R. Brown
ACA 122
College Transfer Success
OL2M
F. Williams
ART 111
Art Appreciation
OL2M
D. Hardee
ART 114
Art History Survey I
N1WAM
Kendall
ART 115
Art History Survey II
OL1M
M. Edge
BIO 169
Anatomy & Physiology II
OL1M
Awadallah, N.
BUS 110
Introduction to Business
OL1M
S. Prince
DMS 001A
DMA 1 Credit Shell
01WA
S. Autry; S. Pope
DMS 001A
DMA 1 Credit Shell
02WA
C. Spivey
DMS 001A
DMA 1 Credit Shell
H1
S. Autry
DMS 001A
DMA 1 Credit Shell
N1WA
C. Spivey
DMS 002B
DMA 2 Credit Shell
01WA
C. Spivey
DMS 002B
DMA 2 Credit Shell
N1WA
C. Spivey
DRE 097
Integrated Reading & Writing II
02WAM
R. Brown
DRE 097
Integrated Reading & Writing II
HN1M
S. Neeley
DRE 098
Integrated Reading & Writing III
03WAM
C. Cousins
EDU 262
Early Childhood Admin II
OL1M
P. Causey-Pope
EDU 262
Early Childhood Admin II
H1H1
Staff
EDU 275
Effective Teacher Training
OL1M
P. Causey-Pope
ENG 111
Writing & Inquiry
N1WAM
B. Bridgers
HIS 237
The American Revolution
HN1M
R. Sheppard; J. Brisson
HUM 115
Critical Thinking
OL2M
McCallister
MUS 110
Music Appreciation
OL2M
D. Dowless
OST 134
Text Entry & Formatting
OL1M
S. Coe
OST 141
MED Terms 1—Med Office
OL1M
M. Quine
OST 148
Medical Coding & Billing & Insurance
OL2M
M. Quine
PED 110
Fit and Well for Life
OL2M
P. Evers
POL 110
Introduction to Political Science
OL1M
E. Morgan
PSY 110
Life Span Development
OL2M
Allsbrook
PSY 241
Developmental Psychology
OL1M
M. Smith
SOC 210
Introduction to Sociology
OL1M
N. Hester
REMEMBER, REGISTRATION FOR THE ABOVE CLASSES WILL CONTINUE UNTIL THE CLASS START
DATE ON MARCH 16 OR UNTIL THERE ARE NO CLASS SEATS AVAILABLE.
BCC facility use by non-affiliated agencies
In this and future issues of The Flyer, we will publish a list of outside agencies who have scheduled use of college facilities:
DATE
EVENT
TIME
FACILITY
March 6
Bladen Schools Art Performances
All Day
Auditorium
March 10
NC Retirement Conference
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Auditorium
March 17
Bladen County Schools Battle of the Books
All Day
Auditorium
Deadline approaching for submissions to The Ink Quill
Are you interested in contributing your original works to be included in The Ink Quill, BCC’s annual literary magazine? Published each spring, The Ink Quill features short stories, essays, poems,
photographs, artwork, and even original music lyrics and scores from members of the BCC community. The deadline for submitting articles has been extended to March 9. DON’T MISS THE
DEADLINE! The Ink Quill Society meets every Wednesday at 12 noon in the library lobby. Bring
your lunch. Though you do not have to be a member of the society to contribute works for inclusion
in the magazine, we need members who will participate. WE NEED YOU. Sara Neeley 879.5537
Small Business Center cost-free seminars for March
The Bladen Community College Small Business Center will present the following seminars during March. All will be held
at the BCC Main Campus in Dublin. These seminars are offered at no cost to the attendee.
Quick Books for Business and Entrepreneurs
Thursday, March 05, 2015 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM Location to be determined.
This 2.5 hour seminar is a companion to the seminar on 3/3. This seminar will take participants into the hands-on functions of QuickBooks
and how to integrate into their business processes.
Start a Business Series
Are You Ready to Start a New Business?
Monday, March 16, 2015 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM , Building 3, Room 112
Seminar to help prospective business owners in the near future enhance their planning, business and management skills needed to operate a
successful business. The discussions will include information about timing, surveying markets and marketing issues related to start ups.
Naming and licensing the business, incorporating, funding and staffing tips will be shared.
Speaker: Steve Carver
How to Cash Flow, Fund and Finance a Small Business
Monday, March 23, 2015 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM Building 3, Room 112
How will you get the money you need to start up and keep a new business running? Entrepreneurs are on a continuing learning curve about
their business financial condition, personal income realities, credit ratings, cash flow and types of expenses. When applying for loans,
grants and credit lines; the lenders must be convinced the entrepreneur has included all these factors in a business plan. The workshop will
include 24 tips to improve cash flow.
Speaker: Steve Carver
Taxes & Recordkeeping Tips for Small Businesses
Tuesday, March 24, 2015 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM Building 3, Room 112
Every business owner is concerned about how to prepare, store and protect records. The workshop will discuss the IRS and NC Dept of
Revenue guidelines about certain records storage, etc. General information to help owners about different taxes and fees and obligations
when conducting business. Tips about "staying under the radar", avoiding the likelihood of attracting tax audits will be discussed.
Speaker: Steve Carver
Business Models for Startups
Monday, March 30, 2015 4:00 PM to 6:30
PM Building 3,. Room 112
First complete simple business revenue source
models. Then you are ready to build a detailed
business and, marketing planner before starting
a business. It will serve the owner as a guide to
help establish financial, training, surveying and
marketing strategies. Aspects of planning include marketing demand surveys, estimating
cash flow, selecting store location, staffing,
insurance and many other factors. Business
owners who develop and use solid plans along
with a loaded ‘tool belt’ of business skills have
an excellent chance for success, profits and
years of staying power. Speaker: Steve Carver
How to Write a Marketing and Business
Plan
Tuesday, March 31, 2015 4:00 PM to 6:30
PM Building 3, Room 112
Complete your Marketing and Business Plans
before the grand opening. Learn strategies, tips
and methods to assist small business owners
and managers enhance their forecasting, marketing and advertising fundamental planning
skills. Learn how to make your advertising pay
for itself, and increase profits by utilizing low
cost marketing tools. Learn how to best use the
Internet, signs, print ads, billboards.
Speaker: Steve Carver
Moving toward paperless records
Bladen Community College’s move toward its goal of keeping all records in
electronic format is becoming much more of a reality. On Tuesday, a shredding
truck from a Shred ahead was on campus to dispose of a large amount of paper
records that had served their purpose. In photo, Vice President for Finance Jay
Stanley and maintenance man Charles White help load paper into the shredder.
Honoring BCC’s First leader
Tutoring can help
Recently a live oak tree was planted adjacent to Building 4 to
honor the memory of Bladen Community College’s first president, Colonel George Resseguie, who served the college for 17
years. In photo, his son, BCC faculty member William Resseguie, stands beside the sign that has been placed beside the
tree honoring the former president.
Need help with some courses? BCC’s Learning Enhancement
Center has tutoring services available for most of the college’s classes. Personal tutors are available when the center
is open and the online tutoring service is available 24/7 to
assist with classes. Don’t get behind or fail a class because
you don’t understand the material. Stop by the LEC and get
some tutoring help. You’ll be glad you did! Also, if you are
interested in becoming a tutor, talk with LEC Coordinator
Felisa Williams. In photo above, lab facilitator Nadina Elleby, in rear, works with student Benita Jefferson.
Felisa Williams 879.5560
Stay in school and graduate!
Eat Smart Move More Weigh Less
A new session of Eat Smart Move More Weigh Less will
begin on Wednesday, February 18 at 12 noon in the King Allied Health Building Conference Room. Meetings will be on
Wednesdays through May. It is open to employees, students
and the general public. This is a great way to make those
changes you have been thing about. Anyone interested in participating should call Tiina Mundy at 879.5556.
With the semester nearing its midpoint, students around
the campus are busy preparing for mid-terms. In this photo, graduating senior Angel Bautista is hard at work in
the LEC.